Harry Kane scored twice to lead England past underdog Congo 2-1 at the World Cup. In Wednesday’s other the Round-of-32 games, Belgium meets Senegal, and the co-host United States faces Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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England’s players celebrate with fans at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
England’s players celebrate with fans at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
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England’s Harry Kane (9) scores the second goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
England’s Harry Kane (9) scores the second goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
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England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates scoring his side’s second goal against Congo during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates scoring his side’s second goal against Congo during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
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Congo’s Brian Cipenga (9) celebrates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Congo’s Brian Cipenga (9) celebrates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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England’s Harry Kane (9) and Congo’s Chancel Mbemba (22) react to a referee Adham Makhadmeh’s decision during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
England’s Harry Kane (9) and Congo’s Chancel Mbemba (22) react to a referee Adham Makhadmeh’s decision during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
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Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) saves during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) saves during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
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Congo’s Noah Sadiki (14) and England’s Nico O’Reilly (3) jump for the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Congo’s Noah Sadiki (14) and England’s Nico O’Reilly (3) jump for the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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England’s Jude Bellingham (10) and Congo’s Ngalayel Mukau (6) fight for the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
England’s Jude Bellingham (10) and Congo’s Ngalayel Mukau (6) fight for the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
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England’s Jude Bellingham (10) reacts after failed to score during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
England’s Jude Bellingham (10) reacts after failed to score during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) saves from England’s Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) saves from England’s Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
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Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) saves from England’s Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) saves from England’s Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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Congo’s Brian Cipenga (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Congo’s Brian Cipenga (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1) is scored on by Congo’s Brian Cipenga as the ball hits the back of the net during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1) is scored on by Congo’s Brian Cipenga as the ball hits the back of the net during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
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Fans of England cheer prior the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Fans of England cheer prior the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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England players huddles after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
England players huddles after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
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Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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